What Makes Joseph Conrad Tick? Do we really know all there is to know about him? We interviewed him to give the world a more accurate look at his life, his work and his complex personality. Here is our tribute to a man of brilliance... Conrad was born on December ... Read More

Who was the real father of the Italian nation? Thesis It would be arduous to imagine statesmen other than Giuseppe Garibaldi and Count Camillio di Cavour, as contributors to the Italian cause. Garibaldi, as a patriot, democrat, and freedom fighter was determined to create a 'single Italy', and devoted his ... Read More

Garibaldi Joseph Garibaldi wa born in 1807 at Nice when it was still part of France. He called himself a republican and believed the best kind of government for the people was that government that was leart dependent on violence. Garibaldi was convinced that there was a need in Italy ... Read More

Within Heart of Darkness, there are many different reoccurring motifs. These motifs help drive the plot and reveal deeper meanings in the novel. One of these motifs is Conrads use of fire. Throughout the novel, Conrad uses fire to describe objects, reveal elements of the novel, and symbolize deeper meanings. ... Read More

Adolf Hitler is well known for his German politics and also as the core leader of Nazism Party in World War II, which had a tremendous effect on the whole world in 20th century. He not only was a politician, ideologist and diplomatist but also a schemer and militarist. After ... Read More

Joseph Conrad lived in an era marked by colonial dominance and therepartition of wealth by the major world super powers. The 19th centurywas a time were countries such as France, the Netherlands and GreatBritain controlled as much as 85 percent of the world territory(Stuchtey). Their commercial and cultural practices with ... Read More

Does The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad deserve to win more attention? The story begins with a dramatic description of the opening scene of the group of five friends wondering in the world of sailing. Marlow, the main character, starts to recall an event that permanently affected his life. ... Read More

Throughout the novella Joseph Conrad portrays women as weak, sorrowful, ignorant individuals who are entirely reliant on men. Conrad promotes sexism by portraying them as one dimensional characters, none of whom even have names. Conrad and Marlow show many of the evils of nineteenth century in a new light and ... Read More

The Cult of Personality is a powerful tool a public figure (or political leader) can use to purposefully present themselves to their citizens as being the greatest person on earth who should be loved, worshipped, and admired. This arises when a person uses media, propaganda, or the censorship of media ... Read More

I Wish I Could Censor Censorship.Our knowledge of Africa is largely shaped by our surroundings. From a young age we watch stories such as The Lion King which detail Africa as a primitive place. In Achebes critic of Joseph Conrads Heart of Darkness, he states that Conrad knew of the ... Read More

AP English Language Microtheme on Joseph ConradConrad intros his story by describing the men physically utilizing direct characterization, and, later in the intro, indirect characterization. He says There were two white men in charge of the trading station. Kayerts, the chief, was short and fat Carlier, the assistant, was tall, ... Read More

Stalin paper Joseph stalin was widely considered one of the most ruthless rulersin history, only had eyes for power, and was only surpassed by Adolf Hitlerand the terrible monarchs of the past in wickedness. Stalin held power inrussia for an astounding 30 years, after gaining it by decieving hispolitical enemies ... Read More

Statement of Relevant FactsMr. Joseph Bruno was a Korean War veteran and a former boxer, whose jovial manner masked the iron hand he used to rule the Senate with almost untrammeled authority for nearly 14 years (Confessore Hakim). However, the former New York State Senate Leader was indicted in January ... Read More

The Psychological Ramifications of the Catch 22s in Catch 22If the people who declared you insane are not sane, does that make you the sane one? Then are you really insane? Catch 22, by Joseph Heller is a brilliant novel spilling over the brim with irony and realism that are ... Read More

Joseph Stalin rose to the level of secretary-general of Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1922, succeeding Vladimir Lenin. He would hold this position until his death in 1953. In that time, the Soviet Union would see unprecedented industrial growth and rise to the level of world power. (Hingley) ... Read More

March to the Sea is a song written by Tyler Joseph, a 27 year old Christian who grew up with his mom and dad in Columbus, Ohio. Tyler grew up with his two brothers, Zack (who also happens to be a singer) and Jay, and his sister Madison. Tyler formed ... Read More

Stalin dealt with internal opposition to his regime through great terror and the five year plans. He had great success with ridding himself of this opposition because there was no one left to contend with him an example of this is the Show Trials. Stalin has all of his opposition ... Read More

Joseph Conrads novella The Heart of Darkness is a vehicle that drives the question is colonization a force for good or evil? Through the rivers of the African Congo, the narrator, Marlow, is immersed in the reality of colonization and the business of ivory. The story he recounts is unsavory, ... Read More

Hero's Journey Paper As he battles Grendel and slays the great dragon, Beowulf is seen asJoseph Campbell's Quest Hero. However, in addition, as the poem Beowulf isanalyzed, Beowulf seems to be portrayed as a sacrificial scapegoat. For themost part, Beowulf does follow Campbell's hero's journey outline, thusmaking him a quest ... Read More

Joseph Conrads Heart of Darkness is written as an unnamed persons narration of the protagonists monologue the unknown narrator retold Marlows speech detailing a period of time he had spent exploring the Congo and the consequences of imperialistic rule. Marlow had an audience of four, including the unnamed narrator, though ... Read More

Joseph Smith grew up with a deep curiosity of religion, wanting to know which church was true. After reading and pondering the scriptures, he came across James 15, which advised him to ask of God. He did just that and went into the woods near his home to kneel in ... Read More

Totalitarian dictators used propaganda for many reasons. Some of those reasons were linking Stalin with the state and people, creating a cult of personality, and to support communist ideas. Stalin and the communists party used propaganda to reinforce communist ideas, create a personality cult and equate stalin with the state ... Read More

Joseph Ellis in his book "His Excellency George Washington" narratesa biography of the founding father of the United States of America. Ellisachieves in accounting for the development of American perception ofpresidents over time providing a more enlightened frame of reference withinwhich readers can absorb as well as enjoy the reading. ... Read More

Have you ever questioned the air you breathe every second? Have you ever given any thought to where the information comes from that we learn in science class? There are over 100 elements on the periodic table and yet the general public truly understands so few of them if any. ... Read More

The Characterization of the Setting in Heart of DarknessJoseph Conrads Heart of Darkness uses vivid imagery and figurative language to describe the main setting of the novellathe Congo River and surrounding jungle. Through the protagonists personification of the setting, it develops as a living entity, uncontrollable force, and essential aspect ... Read More

Founding Brothers The Revolutionary Generation Book ReviewIn Founding Brothers, Joseph J. Ellis chronicles the less common stories of Americas Founding Fathers and describes in detail the decisions, sometimes painful, that they were forced to take to preserve our nations fledgling nascent government along with the emotions that coincided with these ... Read More

Catch 22 by Joseph Heller takes place in the island of Pianosa near Italy during the Second World War, in the early 1940s. The group is stationed in an Air Force base, and some of the scenes in battle are above Italian cities. I really enjoyed this novel. Catch 22 ... Read More

Euclid in the RainforestThis story is about a Professor who teaches students mathematics. He stumbles upon a problem in which he cannot prove. This problem seems to be easy and obvious to conclude he is right, although he cannot. The Professor thinks about this problem on his walks although he ... Read More

Genesis chapter one gives the very first account of the six days of creation, highlighting the Creators pleasure in His work. God begins creation by speaking light into existence and completes it by crafting mankind in His own image. Chapter two of Genesis begins with the Lord declaring a holy ... Read More

Social Information Processing Theory is a relatively new communication theory that has shown promise in several studies by its founderJoseph Waltherand others. This theory has led to several models and theories including social presence theory, media richness theory, and the hyperpersonal model. Recent studies done using the popular social media ... Read More